# Text Phone vs Callable

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Callable at none against Text Phone's 10. Callable also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Text Phone's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Text Phone sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Callable asks for nothing beyond the download.

Callable holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Phone has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Text Phone ships an update every 8 days, Callable every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Text Phone | Callable |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-phone2nd-number-call-now/id1610247216/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callable/id6757115544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [兰 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227702815) | [Callable Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864665265) |

## What reviewers say

### Text Phone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-phone2nd-number-call-now/id1610247216)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #204 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Obtain a separate US or Canada phone number for calls and texts without needing a physical SIM card. Keep your personal number private for online shopping, dating, or service rentals. Features include app lock, voicemail, and rich messaging.

**Highlights:** Real US & Canada phone number, App lock with PIN, Touch ID, Face ID, Voicemail for US numbers, Contact management, MMS support, Emoji and stickers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Call Now Number 1 (Weekly) Trials | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| SkyCall First Number | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| SkyCall Second Number | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 2nd Phone Number Yearly Pack | $39.99 | per year |
| SkyCall First Number | $39.99 | per year |
| SkyCall Second Number | $39.99 | per year |
| 100 credits for texts & calls | $2.99 | one-time |
| Message Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Change Number for Text & Call | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and reliable
- 💯 Excellent app
- 🚀 Fastest texting app
- 💳 Reduces phone bills

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sudden app crashes
- 🔒 Unreliable security
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Text messages not sending
- Login/sign-in issues after updates
- Numbers stop working over time

**Requested features**

- Clearer explanation of service
- Free trial option
- Better customer support


### Callable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callable/id6757115544)

This app helps you connect with friends and family by letting you know who is available for a call. It removes the guesswork of interrupting someone, allowing for spontaneous conversations when both parties are free.

**Highlights:** Indicate availability for calls, See who else is free, Initiate calls via existing apps, Schedule availability, Control visibility to circles, Time zone syncing, Quiet hours and notification controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Text Phone free?

Text Phone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Callable free?

Callable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Text Phone or Callable?

Callable is rated higher. Text Phone averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Callable averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Text Phone or Callable have ads?

Text Phone shows ads; Callable does not.

### Which is updated more often, Text Phone or Callable?

Text Phone ships an update every 8 days, and Callable every 2 weeks. Most recently, Text Phone was updated on November 11, 2026 and Callable on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*